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Kayleen S.

Nanny for Special Needs Full Time or Part Time

Allendale, MI

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have a little brother, 2 cousins, and an aunt with special needs. I have worked with special needs ranging from autism to cerebral palsy to retts syndrome. I have learned a lot of patience and have had multiple training courses to work with the special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love this population because I...
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Creative Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Day camp counselor for youth of all ages; CPR certified; experience with youth with special needs; taken child development courses; multiple years of experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers; fan of craft time and going to the park.
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Elyse

Allendale, MI

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Elyse, I am 22 years old, and I live in Grand Rapids. I attended GVSU for 1. 5 years and took classes for child development and elementary Ed. I have been babysitting since I was 12, and have always loved working with kids. January 2022- August 2022, I nannied 2 boys, ages 3 and 1. August 2022- December...
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Wyoming, MI

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$16/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, independent, very outgoing, but also shy at first. I like caring for people with special needs because they're people and I love helping people, also I like being there for them when a lot of others aren't. I guess I don't really have a reasoning behind it. I started caring for people...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
I have been taking care of people and animals for as long as I can remember. I have also watched houses and provided cleaning services in the past, as I find cleaning to be therapeutic. I am here to be of assistance in whatever your family may need. I am currently a certified nursing assistant, and I am looking for part time...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Compassionate childcare and healthcare professional with over five years of experience supporting children of all ages and abilities, including those with autism, ADHD, and other special needs. Certified in CPR/BLS and proficient in pediatric care across medical and private settings. Expertise in educational activity planning,...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Maddi and I'm currently a nursing major at Grand Valley State University. I completed a long term nurse's aide course in May of 2021, and am currently working as a PCT on a rehabilitation unit. I work with patients of all different diagnoses, helping them with toileting, ADLs, ambulation, feeds, checking blood...
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I've Mostly Worked With Child With Special Needs. I Like Working With Younger Children.

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, organized and efficient I like working with kids because I love working with kids. I enjoy being able to be a big kid with kids. Kids are sponges. I'm looking for a job that I can offer daily skills. Help children with speech and programs to help them thrive I started working with...
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Marne, MI

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I was raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with 2 sisters and 1 brother and my family has always been important to me. Flash forward to today, I love helping other families in any way I can! I currently nanny 4 kids from Tuesday to Friday, and have been with the same family for 3 years. With my current semester of...
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Wyoming, MI

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Hello, my name is Brooklyn and I am 21 years old. I am currently in school studying special education in early Childhood. I have been working with children since I was 11, and began caring for children with disabilities since then. I love working with all children, and am blessed that I am able to have the skills to take care of...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
8 years experience
I have helped and dealt with special needs children and adults since I was a young child. I have four handicapped cousins that I cared for a lot while my aunt was working. Now that she is retired I don't see them that often, but when I do I have such a great time. I wouldn't change them for the world. I have taken care of them...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Do you need childcare for a special needs child this summer? I work as a special education paraprofessional at an elementary school during the school year, and am looking for summer work - part time or full time. I also worked at an adult group home in the past. I live in the Forest Hills area. I have 1 year of experience. I...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, caring I started caring for people with special needs when I volunteered in a classroom for students with Autism in High School In my spare time, I like to exercise! I enjoy reading, lifting weights, running, and spending time with friends.
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Rockford, MI

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$13/hr
8 years experience
I am currently an elementary special education teacher who works with students with specific learning disabilities, moderate cognitive impairments, mild cognitive impairments, autism, and/or other health impairments. Ideally, I am looking for a babysitting or tutoring position.
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Wyoming, MI

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$14/hr
8 years experience
Hey, my name is Keyaira I have been a Certified Nurse Aide for 8 years. I also have experience in Home health care. I have great skills and a great personality to care for your loved one! I'll go above and beyond to respect and treat them with the utmost respect and love. I'm looking forward to working with your loved ones.
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Extremely Active, Athletic, And FUN Sitter!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a former collegiate athlete (soccer) and coach for younger premier athletes and have always been passionate about working with kids and helping to develop personalities and interests! I have four years of experience working in special needs classes and five years of experience working as a sitter/nanny for all ages and have...
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Allendale, MI

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is E'Lani I'm a caring and energetic babysitter who truly loves working with children. I'm outgoing helpful, and fun, and I always aim to create a safe and positive environment where kids feel comfortable. Most of my experience comes from caring for my 6-year-old brother who has autism. I've helped him since I was...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
My dad has cerebral palsy and I have grown up living in a family with special needs. This has fueled my passion to work and be surrounded by people of various abilities. For three years I was a Community Living Support caregiver for a young woman who was multiplied impaired. I have also led a weekly youth group for friends with...
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Special Ed Parapro/Teacher-to-be

Sand Lake, MI

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I currently work in the CI classroom at a local Middle School. I have subbed (long term, teacher) in ASD as well. I am currently back in school through the #TEACH program (state of Michigan funded) to earn my teaching certificate in Special Education (k-12). I am CPR/First Aid certified, CPI certified, have my own car, don't...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have been working with children for over 8 years, and I truly love creating a fun, safe, and positive environment where kids can grow and feel confident. I have over 4 years of experience as a swim instructor, working with children ranging from 4 months to 15 years old. Through swimming lessons, nannying, and babysitting, I've...
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